David Francis, BACP

David Francis is a BACP-registered counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes in a straightforward way. David introduces himself simply and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.

He draws on several ways of working and picks the ones that best suit each person. That might mean focusing on patterns in relationships, trying out practical steps to change unhelpful thinking, or using mindfulness to ease intense emotions. Sessions are paced to suit the client and to build trust gradually.

David has four years of practice experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP. He describes his training as integrative, having studied approaches such as person-centred work, transactional analysis, gestalt, rational emotive behaviour work and psychodynamic ideas.

He is based in the United Kingdom and runs sessions that have included telephone and online work in the past. If a person is considering starting therapy, David asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to his availability.

People bring a wide range of issues to his work including low self-esteem, addiction-related concerns, grief, trauma and difficulties with intimacy and communication. David aims to help clients increase self-awareness and make practical changes that matter to everyday life.

How his approaches shape online work

David often draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early patterns still affect current relationships. This approach pays attention to how people connect with others and can help with issues like intimacy, trust and communication.

He also uses cognitive behavioural methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes. CBT-style work is practical and can help when anxiety, low mood or repetitive worries get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and choose or combine methods collaboratively. Clients are invited to feed back about what helps so the plan can be adjusted over time.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since the biography does not list a single definitive format. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people try different ways of working from their usual routine while keeping the focus on practical changes and clearer understanding.